2023 Rully Blanc, Maison Jaffelin, Burgundy

"2023 Maison Jaffelin Rully is as toothsome as ever. From plots right next door to the 1er Cru ‘Les Pucelles’vineyard in the Côte Chalonnaise, it’s hand harvested and aged for a year in new and old French oak. The result is silkily textured and lightly honeyed with touches of lime zest,peach and quince with a long, dreamy finish."
Jonathan Ray, The Spectator Magazine (tasted in October, 2025).

The Côtes Chalonnaise yields some of Burgundy's best-value whites, and Jaffelin's Rully is an excellent example of the quality in this village. This is absolutely delicious, classic white Burgundy. A beautiful golden colour with tones of green. The nose is expressive with both fruity and floral aromas. The palate is smooth and approachable with inviting tropical fruit on the finish.